Opinion

Editor: Like Sarah Vatnsdal (Coast Reporter letters, March 16), I too saw my Hydro bill suddenly increase when my smart meter was installed. I'm a very careful user of electricity, and normally pay Hydro $120 to $150 for two months.

Editor: I wish to respond to the letter by Hans Penner (Coast Reporter, March 2) insinuating that Ken Sneddon is not involved in value-added. That is patently false, although I suspect it is because of a lack of knowledge on Penner's part.

I must admit, I did not know Greg Welstead that well. I wouldn't say that I consider him a friend, more of a community source and a friend of the newspaper.

Editor: In the last federal election, 61 per cent of Canadian voters cast ballots for change, not for the Conservative party. However, the vote was split and our electoral system gave Stephen Harper's government a majority of seats in Parliament.

Editor: The government advertisement about the teacher's demands versus "the facts" amused and amazed me.

Editor: The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association will be showing the amazing documentary Peace Out on March 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Raven's Cry Theatre.

Editor: I am a professional forester and actively practise integrated resource management in my daily work. I am also a mountain biker, trail runner and mushroom picker and use the Roberts Creek forest for my personal enjoyment.

Editor: Afghanistan has reintroduced restriction of movement by women, forbidding them to leave their home without a related man accompanying them. They do not have access to education or health care.

Editor: I am not normally a political activist, but I want people to know why teachers are taking a stand with this government. The Liberal government slashed spending to schools.

Editor: For 10 years my husband and I have lived in our house and we have had a BC Hydro bill that came every two months among others. It was usually the lowest out of any from $70, to once in a while, $115. A very nice bill we never worried about.